How Intersectionality Can Help Us Understand Women and Racial Minorities Supporting Donald Trump
People are complicated, and can’t be defined by a single label. By Paige Miller (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)…
Embracing Fear on Election Day
It’s inevitable — but if we confront it with courage and creativity, we’ll be stronger and better for it. By…
Could Clinton’s Coattails Cut Both Ways?
New research finds a popular presidential candidate can help elect members of Congress — unless the election is seen as…
What’s the Best Way to Teach Kids English?
Nearly one in 10 kids in American public schools are English language learners. By Francie Diep (Photo: Tim…
What the World Can Learn From Burlington and Bernie Sanders
Sanders changed the climate debate this year—but first, Burlington changed him. Now, the city has become a model…
Photos of a Changing World: How Long Will the Maldives Stay Above Sea Level?
The first installment of a collaboration between Pacific Standard and NOOR Images. (Photo: Francesco Zizola/NOOR) The Maldives, the…
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism
The ISIS attacks on France and Belgium exposed weaknesses in Europe’s approach to borders and information sharing that…
Considering the Costs of Open Government Information
Before we decide that it’s case closed in favor of open government information, we should be open to…
How the NFL Helped America Accept Gay Marriage
Unexpected endorsements by revered athletes can change minds. By Tom Jacobs Green Bay Packers cornerback Leroy Butler makes…
One-Fifth of Americans Can’t Understand Election Predictions
And their ignorance might keep them from voting. By Nathan Collins FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver. (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty…